Bolens 390 - Manual (Page 5)

3. Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable
is straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any ten­
sion on the spring.
4. Thread the hex nut down against the end of cable.
Use a pair of pliers and a wrench to lock the nut
against the rod.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control cable. Too much
tension may cause it to break when engaged.
Figure 3. - Model 340
Reverse Tine ‘Z” End
REVERSE CABLE (Model 390 Only)
The reverse clutch cable is the cable which is attached
closer to the front of the tiller. Attach the end of the
reverse cable to the reverse tine drive clutch lever,
above the handle assembly, in the same manner as
you attached the forward cable. (See Figure 4)
FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as
follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
2. Engage and release the tine engagement handle,
then the reverse tine engagement lever (model
390 only). If an excessive noise is heard when
releasing either the tine drive clutch handle or
lever, the cable may be too loose. Adjust either the
forward or reverse clutch cable by loosening the
hex nut, threading the rod into the cable one or
two turns, then retightening the nut.
3. With tine engagement handle in neutral (released)
as shown in figure 5, pull the starter rope several
times. The tines should not turn. If they turn for­
ward, loosen the hex nut on the forward cable
(underneath the handle assembly). If they turn
toward the rear (model 390 only), loosen the hex
nut on the reverse cable (above the handle
assembly). Unthread the rod from the cable 2 or 3
turns. Retighten the hex nut, and check again for
correct adjustment.
Model 340
Reverse Tine
Engagement Handle
Tine
Engagement Handle
Figure 5.
Model 390
CONTROLS
THROHLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. (See
Figure 6)
Choke
Throttle Control
Figure 6.